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FRAGMENTS OF CIVIL WAR FLAGS

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FRAGMENTS OF CIVIL WAR FLAGS
FRAGMENTS OF CIVIL WAR FLAGS. Originally displayed on 6 x 3-1/2" card with old brown which states "I certify that this is a piece of the large flag taken from the State house in Richmond Virginia on the morning of April 3rd, 1865 by a detachment of General Witzells Command, the day of the evacuation of the Confederate capitol. It has been in my possession until this date, Chicago, Ill, March 8, 1886." Signed "John O. Foster. Late delegate U.S. Chris. Com". Originally pasted to back of card are 2 approx 4" x 1-1/2" red & white wool bunting. 2) Another flag fragment contained in envelope states. "Portion of the flag of Truce used by _______ in carrying the mails from Fort Sumter to the main land. Charleston Harbor, SC". Contained in this small envelope is about a 2" x 1-1/2" fragment of a white cotton flag. 4-57151 JS298 (1,000-2,000)"